Description of complete scheme of electrification; system supplied at 660 v, d-c, with top running contact rail and return circuit by way of running rails; 3-phase electric energy, generated or purchased at 11,000 v, 25 cycles, and purchased at 33,000 v, 50 cycles, is stepped down and converted to d-c for traction by means of rotary converter or mercury arc rectifier substations; developments up to outbreak of war in Sept 1939. (See also - (discussion) p 131-8; Ry Gaz v 87 n 19 Nov 7 1947 p 519-22; Engineering v 164 n 4273 Dec 19 1947 p 597-600)
Electric traction on southern railway
Instn Elec Engrs -- J (Power Eng)
Institution of Electrical Engineers -- Journal -- Power Engineering ; 95 , Part II, n 44 ; p 115-130
1948
16 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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